The President

The President

Movie |

Philippines

  • Duration: 2h 45min
  • Award(s): FAMAS 2013 (Won)
    FAMAS 2013 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Heneral Luna, Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
  • Story:
    The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
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STORY

Story
The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

AWARDS

Won
FAMAS Award

Best Director | 2013 | Mark Meily

Best Supporting Actor | 2013 | Cesar Montano

Best Actor | 2013 | Jorge Estregan

Star Award

Movie Director of the Year | 2013 | Mark Meily

Movie Actor of the Year | 2013 | Jorge Estregan

FAP Award

Best Cinematography | 2013 | Carlo Mendoza

Best Production Design | 2013 | Danny Red

MMFF Award

Best Theme Song | 2012 | Jamir Garcia

Best Musical Score | 2012 | Jessie Lasaten

Nominations
FAMAS Award

Best Actress | 2013 | Cristine Reyes

Star Award

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | 2013 | Cesar Montano

Golden Screen Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Drama Musical or Comedy | 2013 | Cesar Montano

Best Musical Score | 2013 | Jessie Lasaten

Best Original Song | 2013 | Maila Ejercito

Best Production Design | 2013 | Danny Red

FAP Award

Best Director | 2013 | Mark Meily

TRIVIA

Trivia

Judy Ann Santos was initially offered to play Hilaria Del Rosario, but refused the role saying she couldn't relate to the character because she didn't know Hilaria personally.

Conceptualized as early as 1998.

Tikoy Aguiluz backed out of directing this film after a misunderstanding with Jorge Estregan over Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011).

Director Mark Meily once promised that he would never direct a historical film after working with the movie "Baler" which premiered in 2008.

It won several awards at the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, including: Second Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano), Youth Choice Award, Best Float, Best Sound, Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), and Best Make-up.